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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1922
Page
7
Government oil lands near Tampico in the East Coast district are allotted to concessionaires who accept Article 27 and promise forty percent of production to the nation.
Witnesses for the defense alleged the armed guards at the Lester mine acted only to protect workers. The trial of five men charged with murder in the Herrin riot continued with two defense witnesses testifying and a third still under cross examination when court adjourned for holidays.
Six men with heavy suitcases were jailed in Santa Fe New Mexico pending investigation into the Denver federal reserve bank truck robbery. They arrived from Las Vegas in a car with bullet holes and a recently stolen license plate. A $5 federal reserve note tied to a $40,000 Denver mint theft was passed in Baltimore and is under federal review. In Pittsburgh four bandits shot Ross Dennis, paymaster for the Pittsburgh Coal Company, and fled with about $20,000.
Dr. Riza Nur Bey and other Turkish delegates to the Near East conference showed a more conciliatory attitude today. The sub committee on minorities held a tedious and unsatisfactory session from the Allied viewpoint.
In San Antonio Texas two men died when their car was struck by a northbound Katy passenger train early today. One victim was identified as H W Salyors of San Antonio. the second man remained unidentified.
Los Angeles manufacturers bankers and oil operators secured from the Mexican government a blanket concession on land in the east coast oil district. The deal covers about 11 million acres near Tampico and Tuxpan, with 40 percent of gross product paid to Mexico. The Times notes political significance amid Obregon‑American oil tensions and says the group will operate under Article 7 with the same royalty terms as established firms.
Information from Athens reports brewing unrest with signs of a pig counter revolutionary movement. The Athens population is nervous and many prominent revolution participants are leaving the country. The movement targets the militarists rather than King George.
Washington Dan 23 Senator Merlin of Alabama said in the senate that 26c per pound cotton shows speculators control the market and depress prices. He noted November cotton consumption may indicate American supply could be exhausted by next June.
Washington reports Christmas at the White House will be subdued due to Mrs Harding's illness. The Senate met briefly while the House proceeded with appropriation bills.
Dublin on December 23 reports two hundred sixty four Republicans were released after signing allegiance to the Free State. Four women among the freed detainees.
Senator Curtis of Kansas ordered the capital police to arrest bootleggers trading in the Capitol regardless of who intercedes. He cited whispered charges that bootleggers sold alcohol to some of the nation's foremost legislators, prompting the startling move in Washington on December 26.
Attorney General Coco sets January 5 for open hearing in Morehouse parish kidnapping. Two companies of Louisiana National Guard arrived on a special train to Bastrop. Ringleaders of the white robed mob to be arrested today. Bodies of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards identified by relatives. Guards manning the Masonic Temple with automatic rifles to prevent removal of corpses. Inquest expected late this afternoon.
Cane sugar production in Louisiana and Texas this year reaches about 242000 short tons, with cane crushed around 3350000 short tons and acreage about 218000 acres, the department of agriculture announced.
One hundred thirty Chinese students and six faculty members of Canton Christian College hiked to Fei Loi mountain in south China. General Chen Chiung-Ming deployed soldiers for protection against bandits. Monks hosted a mountain monastery dinner while students performed songs and stunts.
Rev. Charles S. McFarland of the Federal Council of Churches sent a letter to Will Hays questioning why Arbuckle was reinstated without consultation. The letter suggests financial interests in Arbuckle pictures influenced the decision and notes growing public concern.
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